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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1937

Page

2

Publishing Notice The Canberra Times

Publishing notice from The Canberra Times appears garbled with partial text and missing details. No clear names, dates, or actions are readable to summarize a concrete item.

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice

Fragmented text from a local newspaper page shows garbled phrases and unclear names. Readable segments reference names, places, and dates but most details are obscured, offering only scattered hints of a public notice or community item without a clear event or outcome.

Emola Church Services on Regation Sunday Amid Diverse Parishes

The Emola church calendar lists morning prayers and sermons at Bt Johns and St Christopher's Kingston with Rev T B Whiting leading services including morning prayer, sermon, evensong and devotions. Other parishes such as St Pauls Kingston St Christopher's Forrest and St Patricks outline morning services and related devotional times with varied schedules.

H.C St. John's Girty School Kingston

Religious notices and services in Canberra area churches

A dense list of church services and clerical notices across Christian denominations in Canberra, including Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian Science and Anglican parishes. It mentions sermon topics, service times, Sunday Schools, Holy Communion, and upcoming anniversaries and processions with numerous named clergy and locations such as Braddon, St Johns Church, St Christopher's and St Patrick.

Christian Science Christian Berance Society Canberra Keeneh Pirat Church of Christ Belentist Howton Mass Ub.a Blinday St. Christopher's St. Undistopher's Wu.m St. Patrick Firat Gt. Petrick’s Bt. Chritopher's T. Patrick's Pam Hin Lantahip Goulburn John Barry Mims Mery T Pan

Canberra Forecast: coastal showers to highlands chilly winds

Weather bulletin notes mainly coastal showers with heavier rain on the highlands. Strong cold squally winds from the west to southwest bring a mild daytime temperature trend.

Oil quest in Australia emphasized by senator at Newnes

The Canberra Times reports Senator McLachlan at Newnes stressed oil supplies as vital to defence and industry, noting Newnes shale setup, Commonwealth aid, and the push to secure domestic oil. He warned that Australia’s fuel demand has grown since 1914, needing broader exploration and disciplined drilling with government support.

Australia Senator McLachlan Newnes Mclachlan Australis Commonwealth Mall Australi Austalia Commonwealth Oil Quest Commonwealth Geological

Morris Profits Revealed at the Mobrin Maas Bank

The Instancial yan shows a recorded profit of £2089 for Morris, marking a notable gain in the accounts. This figure reflects the financial activity within the Mobrin Maas institution and highlights Morris's profitable position in the period.

Mobrin Maas

Weet Blemin By Election Report From London

A garbled note from London records a by election result with uncertain party names and unclear vote counts. The fragment mentions by election timing and a candidate or party reference, but details are incoherent and no clear winner or locations are identifiable.

London

Personal congas Saee Soe bay Ire i Tolteve Comntable

The fragment mentions an individual named R.A. Bie and a one month period related to Tolteve Comntable. It is incoherent but hints at an appointment or assignment spanning thirty days involving a person and a location.

R.A. Bie Mont

Lehmann to perform in Canberra concert tour

Sydney critics hail Madame Lehmann as a supreme soprano in a vivid review of her last Saturday recital. The article notes her warm stage presence and praised singing, predicting strong demand for Canberra shows with Paul Vianowaky as pianist. The Musical Society opens May 18 for booking with preferential access until midweek.

Sydney Mystc Lotte ‘Lehmann Volee Boer Lehmann Besuey Madame Lehmann Australis Caneberri Kntte Lehmann Gressert Wupmno Anit Paul Vianowaky Aikit Canberra Yne Franliciny Albert Hall

ISLAND MURDER IN NEW HEBRIDES REPORTED

Advice was received today that the Rev William Milne, a prominent Presbyterian missionary, was murdered in the New Hebrides on Tuesday by a native who ran amok. Milne’s father was a missionary in the same region before Rieson was sent there. Authorities say his wife accompanied him while his three children remain in New Zealand.

Auckland William Milne New Hebrides Mr. Mine Wan Sine Rieson New Zealand

Canberra Hockey Opens Busy Season with New Under 14 Grade

The Federation launches a packed Canberra hockey season with matches across grounds. A new Under 14 schoolboys grade includes Queanbeyan Canberra Grammar School and Te lapee Parke Beta. Royal Military College and Duntroon join A and B grades, with games at Reid Park Calibre Grammar School field and Griffith.

Federal Capital Territory Association Canberra New Zealand Canerra Ben Queanbeyan Canberra Grammar School Telapee Parke Beta Royal Military College Duntreon Canberra i Bryhere Sydney Northbourne Golda Duntrosa Barton College Oval Calberre Grammar University Kingston Northbourne Green Reid Park Tetopes Canverra Grammar School Delopes Grit Telopen Feld Parc Teloper Canberra Grammar Griffith

Import of Australian wool and local notices from Kingston

The report notes imports of Australian wool for January to March totaling 224 bales, with South Africa on 44400, South America 54000, and New Zealand 38000. transportation restrictions reduced total by about 10000. Also listed are church service plans and local hockey fixtures at Kingston and Reid Park with teams including Northbourne, Telopea, Canberra Grammar, and Queanbeyan.

Tokyo South Africa South America New Zealand

Assault case at London hotel claims failed in court

A claim for £2,000 by Joseph Butler against John Lews Itz and others, including hotel proprietor John Thomasway, failed as the jury found for the defendants. The report lists players and teams with Nordevan as captain and names of goalkepers and forwards for each side.

Joseph Butler John Lews Itz London ‘Hotel Larry Hilig John Thomasway

Traffic signs to be standardized across states

Traffic warning signs on Commonwealth Avenue and Acton Road were removed yesterday and will be replaced with a standard sign design. Officials hope to unify traffic signs across states and the federal capital territory, with broader adoption planned in the future.

Commonwealth Avenue Acton Road

Crocodile Fear After the Ball In Darwin

In Darwin a crocodile loomed near a ball scene after daughters of a local administrator returned home. Escorts swerved their car to avoid the animal, which was later found dead. The incident is attributed to a crocodile placed there by a Mr Atott.

Darwin Cherub Margaret Abbott Atott

Juvenile Ball at Albert Hall Showed Fancy Costumes and Parades

Colourful display as over 100 children attended the Catholic Juvenile Ball at Albert Hall. Two parades, junior and senior, featured wide ranging costumes from bridal groups to theatrical outfits. Prizes awarded for best costumes and sustained character, with supper provided by the Indies committee and notable organizers listed.

Alter Hall Fat Wight M Holl Vall Igieh Tinie Piel Trumbeare Pest Madame Pompadour Mikey Minnie Mole Roy Chi Eas Woodman Prince Charming Fairy Winnebeth Juliet The Indies Committee W. J. Smith Mr. Martin Alose Z. Carmody J. Mekal G. Adama Bone J .Turton Wissen Tnehr W. Rien

Fugitive thief escapes across river after chase

Police chased a fleeing man into the river after a reported break in at a home on Meld Avenue. The suspect swam about 90 yards across the river before disappearing from view, shedding a bracelet and diving, with officers later learning the attempt to reach a house on Meld Avenue had been made.

Rydney Fis Ftix Vielony Une Iter Mield Avenue

Gaol Threat Over Shop Lifters

Sydney Pridas reports that the Central Police Court today imposed a fine on a woman for shoplifting. The judge warned that harsher penalties would be considered if thefts continue, and he directed a possible term in prison if offenses persist. The case highlighted growing concerns over shoplifting prevalence.

Sydney Pridas Central Police Court Mn Atkinson Wa Wonton Prixon Menit Anon Itters

Coronation Diggers Social For The FCT Branch

Ex servicemen and community members invited to a coronation social at Albert Halon on Saturday May 19. The event features a community singing and storytelling program with a musical lineup to be announced.

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